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Updated: April 11, 2026 @ 4:55 am
Isabella Chu
Lissette Espinoza Garnica
All ballots have been processed in San Mateo County and challenger Isabella Chu has beat out sitting Vice Mayor Lissette Espinoza Garnica for the District 3 seat by 13 votes.
Chu received 50.23%, with 1,398 votes and Espinoza Garnica obtained 49.77%, with 1,385 votes.
In total in the county, there are 1,323 ballots that are challenged — meaning they require additional review or correction before being counted — and can be cured until Dec. 5. So there is still a slight chance the result could change.
Espinoza Garnica was next in line for the mayoral rotation, but their loss means Elmer Martínez Saballos, who ran unopposed for the District 4 seat, will take over the mayoral seat.
While Chu acknowledged the results had yet to be certified, she said she was happy with them.
“I’m delighted to see that — it could have gone either way. I’m very happy with the result and really looking forward to serving the community," Chu said. "I look forward to a brighter future and a better city.”
Espinoza Garnica did not respond to request for comment.
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I am trying to figure out who Bobby Lee is. Why shouldn't we have a special day for Mark Olbert, another confused individual?
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